This groundhog died a few days after Mayor de Blasio dropped it at a ceremony in 2014. Staten Island Advance

“We Staten Islanders know a little about retribution,” said City Councilmember Joe Borelli, a Republican from the borough. “I wouldn’t be surprised if Staten Island Chuck’s family was trying to send a message.”

The City Hall groundhog arrived on Sunday, when the de Blasio family headed to Europe, and has been roaming the grassy areas for three days while generating buzz inside building.

“The knife he was carrying with the name ‘Charlotte’ inscribed on it was purely an unfortunate coincidence,” said Assemblyman Matthew Titone (D-SI).

Staten Island Borough President James Oddo referenced “The Godfather,” warning that the mayor better watch out when he returns from his trip.

“If anyone overhears a groundhog say in Bill de Blasio’s direction, ‘You have to answer for Chuck, Mayor,’ I might worry if I were Hizzoner,” he said.

The Parks Department said there was only one man for the job of removing the furball.

Groundhog at City Hall.Steven Hirsch

“We’re looking to see if we can get Bill Murray to handle this one for us,” a spokesperson said.

Parks Department officials later released a statement saying, “Groundhogs are fairly common in NYC parks — we see them in The Bronx, Manhattan and Staten Island on a regular basis.”